Secret Greece: Picturesque stone villages and olive oil with health benefits
In this episode of Explore, we head off the beaten track on the island of Corfu and visit the Zagori mountains with their picturesque stone villages and bridges in the northwest of the country. Hiking along the Corfu Trail - We begin in Corfu, a popular summer holiday destination known for its stunning sandy beaches. However, the island’s unique natural beauty and the huge diversity of flora and fauna make it an inviting destination all year round. It is one of the greenest Greek islands, known...
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The rise of fine-dining in Athens
Athens’ gastronomic tradition stretches back to ancient times. Archestratus, known as the ‘father of gastronomy’ and the author of what is thought to be the world’s first cookbook, was an Athenian, and the city’s very name stems from the people’s gratitude to the goddess Athena after she bestowed them with an ever-fruitful olive...
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Secret sustainable islands: Discover the 6 top green tourism spots in Greece
Meet the locals on the island of Tilos - Hidden gems like Tilos may not dominate your Instagram feed, but there’s far more to discover in Greece than Mykonos and Santorini. Not only is the picturesque island in the Dodecanese part of a vast ecological park and nature reserve, but it’s also entirely self-sufficient in energy. The Tilos Project...
Discover a taste of Greek gastronomy with 6 iconic dishes
Indulge in a mezedes medley - Eating is more than just sustenance in Greece, it marks many of life’s most important moments. Keen cooks spend hours – even days – perfecting recipes passed down from generation to generation to be shared with family and friends – and the variety is tantalising. One way to overcome the difficulty in choosing a dish is to order them all. No Greek gathering...
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Discover a taste of Greek gastronomy with 6 iconic dishes
Indulge in a mezedes medley - Eating is more than just sustenance in Greece, it marks many of life’s most important moments. Keen cooks spend hours – even days – perfecting recipes passed down from generation to generation to be shared with family and friends – and the variety is tantalising. One way to overcome the difficulty in choosing a dish is to order them all. No Greek gathering....
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Discover a taste of Greek gastronomy with 6 iconic dishes
Indulge in a mezedes medley - Eating is more than just sustenance in Greece, it marks many of life’s most important moments. Keen cooks spend hours – even days – perfecting recipes passed down from generation to generation to be shared with family and friends – and the variety is tantalising. One way to overcome the difficulty in choosing a dish is to order them all. No Greek gathering....
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Discover a taste of Greek gastronomy with 6 iconic dishes
Indulge in a mezedes medley - Eating is more than just sustenance in Greece, it marks many of life’s most important moments. Keen cooks spend hours – even days – perfecting recipes passed down from generation to generation to be shared with family and friends – and the variety is tantalising. One way to overcome the difficulty in choosing a dish is to order them all. No Greek gathering....
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